Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai i20

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai i20. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh and Hyundai i20 price is Rs. 10.63 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Hyundai i20 is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Baleno provides the mileage of 24.77 kmpl.

Baleno Alpha (O) Petrol Automatic (AMT) vs i20 Asta (O) Knight Edition Petrol Automatic Dual Tone Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Baleno	i20
Price	Rs. 9.99 Lakh	Rs. 10.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	82 bhp	87 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (AMT)	Automatic (CVT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha (O) Petrol Automatic (AMT)

Rs. 9.99 Lakh

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Hyundai i20

Asta (O) Knight Edition Petrol Automatic Dual Tone

Rs. 10.63 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha (O) Petrol Automatic (AMT)

Hyundai i20

Asta (O) Knight Edition Petrol Automatic Dual Tone

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Specifications
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Specifications
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Brochure
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Z12E engine	1.2 l Kappa
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 5700 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm	114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 24.77 kmpl	User Reported: 15 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch		Not Applicable
Direct Start in CNG		Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (AMT) - 5 Gears	Automatic (CVT), Manual Override

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam Type & Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (185/65R15), Located in Boot	Steel (185/65R15)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.85
Front Tyres	195 / 55 R16	195 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 55 R16	195 / 55 R16
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only, Vehicle Detection (4-Wheeler & 2-Wheeler), Pedestrian Detection & Junction Turning Detection
ADAS	Level 2 (Camera and Radar)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking	4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Pretensioning (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Thermal Incident Protection
CNG Leak Detection
Brake Override System
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock & Emergency Fuel Cutoff	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front Only (Foldable)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes		2 - Normal , Sports
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	2 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light	Not Applicable
Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,	Button Controlled Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps, Boot Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Charging Indicator On Light Bar	Not Applicable
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes		Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Brake Fade Support
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential	Open
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Chrome Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Chrome Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front (With Pinch Guard) & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Auto Folding
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features	UV Protection Glass

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	9" Touch-screen Display	10.25" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Clarion Speakers, 2 Tweeters	4 Bose Speakers, 1 Subwoofer, 2 Tweeters
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Inbuilt Music App
Call Reject with SMS
SIM Service Provider
Wireless Charger	Yes with Cooling Function
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Artificial Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black and Blue)	Single Tone (Black)
Wrappings	Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob & Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details	Suzuki Connect App
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services	Valet Mode
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	TFT Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
CNG Fuel Gauge	Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time	Not Applicable
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	TFT	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Enigmatic Teal Green	Atlas White with Black roof
	Nexa Blue
	Opulent Red
	Arctic White
	Splendid Sliver
	Grandeur Grey
	Bluish Black

Used Cars in India

2688 Used Baleno

Rs. 90,000onwards

2577 Used Elite i20

Rs. 1 Lakhonwards

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Baleno vs i20 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai i20?

Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 9.99 Lakh and Hyundai i20 price is Rs. 10.63 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Baleno compared to i20?

For the Alpha (O) Petrol Automatic (AMT) variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 82 bhp @ 5700 rpm of power and 112.4 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Asta (O) Knight Edition Petrol Automatic Dual Tone variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of i20 produces 87 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm of torque.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai i20

Length Width Height	3990 mm * 1745 mm * 1530 mm	3995 mm * 1775 mm * 1505 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2520	2580
Kerb Weight Range	965 - 990 kg
Gross Weight (kg)	1410

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	318 L	311 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	37

Sunroof		Electrically Adjustable Sunroof, Voice Controlled
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design		Parametric Jewel Pattern Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Driveline Disconnect		Not Applicable
Hub Lock		Not Applicable
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs		Not Applicable
Welded Tow Hooks		Not Applicable
Tow Hitch Protection		Not Applicable
Roll Cage		Not Applicable
Gyro Meter		Not Applicable
Brake Locking Differential		Not Applicable
Crawl Control